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Definition: marked by economy and good management Characters in Literature: Marilla Cuthbert (Anne of Green Gables), Dicey Tillerman (Homecoming), Mrs. Weasley Common Portrayals: the elderly, accountants, bankers, single parents Clichés to Avoid:…

Definition: acting with fairness and equality; appearing to have unbiased judgment and neutrality in order to achieve an end. Characters in Literature: Astrophil, Petra’s tin spider (Cabinet of Wonders); Alfred…

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Definition: marked by unaffected simplicity; lacking in worldly wisdom Characters in Literature: King Arthur, Wilbur (Charlotte’s Web), Forrest Gump, Primrose Everdeen (The Hunger Games) Common Portrayals: children, the mentally challenged, the…

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Definition: Resourcefulness marked by inventiveness or originality Characters in Literature: Master Kronos (The Cabinet of Wonders); Nin Redstone (Seven Sorcerers); Hansel & Gretel (Hansel & Gretel) Common Portrayals: Thieves, inventors, lawyers, criminals,…

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Definition: having unusual foresight and ingenuity Characters from Literature and History: Dr. Frankenstein, Merlin, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci Common Portrayals: scientists, inventors, magicians, geniuses, world leaders, artists Clichés to Avoid:…

Definition: lacking coherence or orderliness; a lack of systematic structure Characters in Literature & Film:  The 7 Dwarves (Snow White); Charlie (the Perks of Being a Wallflower); Clark Griswold (National…